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TLS 655T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLS 655T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 144,603 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 144,597 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 13,883 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 13,883 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hole at n/s/front door step /engine compartment bay has corosion on panneling legs/o/s/sill has small hole not prescribed area.roof gutter has corrosion.

oil leak

speedometer not illuminated

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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TLS 655T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLS 655T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TLS 655T?

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What year was TLS 655T registered?

TLS 655T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1979.

Is TLS 655T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLS 655T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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